1988 polling stations have been set up in Armenia’s 41 electoral districts, the official website of Central Election Commission (CEC) reported.

According to the schedule of organization and conduction of Feb 18 presidential polls, the applications for appointment of the district election commission members must be submitted to CEC from January 19-24.

The 8-member commissions are due to hold initial meetings on January 27. The ruling Republican Party of Armenia (RPA), Prosperous Armenia, ARF Dashnaktsutyun, Orinats Yerkir and Armenian National Congress (ANC) opposition bloc are authorized to appoint one representative each, with district election commissions entitled to appoint two members.

According to the CEC website, the number of polling stations in 13 electoral districts of Yerevan ranges from 34-40, with the number of election districts likely to range from 36-79 in Armenia’s provinces.